On Sept. 2, Mass Audubon invites the public to run, walk, hop, crawl, or slither to Felix Neck for its annual 5k trail run or walk. Foot It for Felix originated in 1971 to raise money to build housing for Felix Neck’s first sanctuary director, Gus Ben David. Participants started the journey in Vineyard Haven, […]
Jacqueline H. Renear (“Jacquie”), 97, of Chilmark, passed away on July 1, 2023, peacefully, after a short stay at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Her family was with her. She was predeceased by her husband, Dixon B. Renear, and daughter, Meg Renear. Her greatest love was her family and her love of teaching. She majored in […]
Hop in a kayak, or maybe gingerly step in, and join a Felix Neck naturalist to explore Sengekontacket Pond and search for wildlife. These family-guided Kayak Tours focus on the natural history of saltwater communities found on the Island. Friday, June 16, 10 am. Members, $45 per person; nonmembers, $50 each. Call 508-627-4850 for more […]
On Thursday, May 25, more than 200 Island students from the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School and the Martha’s Vineyard Public Charter School gathered at Felix Neck to rally around taking climate action and discussing environmental justice issues. It was the fifth annual Youth Climate Summit held at the conservation area. The summit held different […]
The press release that appeared in my inbox titled “Nature-Inspired Drag” grabbed my attention in the first sentence: “Mass Audubon’s Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary and QueerHubMV invite you to take a walk on the wild side.” This multipart program will be an immersive experience that looks at the intersection of drag a type of […]